Grizzly finally meets Halas...just not the way neither expected.
Hal and Grizzly
September 18...
Grizzly knew he was gonna be in trouble running off and not telling the others when they woke up. Bu he had to see him, HE NEEDED TO SEE HIM. George Halas, the man who he was to work with. He haven't even met him, and yet the man gave him his BIRTHDAY BACK. He was so confused and the fact he was running all over the city was not helping-
Grizzly: *see's the ground coming close* Wha-
CRACK!
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Grizzly screamed in pain grabbing his shoulder. He vaguely looked over seeing a set of stairs and internally cursed. He tripped! Now he was confused and in pain as he screamed, finding himself in a situation. He was hurt AND lost in a unknown city.
?: Oh my-George! GEORGE! OVER HERE!
Grizzly heard footsteps coming over, panting from the pain as his vision cleared a bit. A man dressed in a blue suit and a women wearing a fur coat were over him in worry.
George: My word, your Grizzly! The Bear Rusher right?
Grizzly nodded in pain, tears forcing themselves to fall.
Women: Something is broken correct?
Grizzly nodded again he was hesitant, he hoped the two would help..his prayers were answered.
Women: Oh George we must do something, he's injured and who knows who could hurt him in the state he's in.
George: I know, it's the right thing to do. The second fact being he's going to be the team's Rusher, and it's our job to help him and the Rusherz no matter what.
Grizzly's eyes widen hearing this as George nodded.
Grizzly: *pain* H-Halas?
George Halas nodded as he took off his jacket, placing it around the bear and gently lifting him into his arms.
George Halas: So defiantly planning on getting him to a doctor. Minnie my love, I'm sorry if our date is cut short but we must take him there fast.
Minnie Bushing: It's fine, I want to help out as well. Let's make sure Grizzly is taken care of love.
The couple ran off, the bear Rusher writhing in pain.
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George and Minnie sat in the doctors office waiting when the door opened. They both got up as the doctor came out.
George Halas: *concern* How is he?
Doctor: Well, he broke his shoulder blade. It's gonna be a while for it to heal so he needs to take it easy for a while. But-it could be healed sooner, we still are researching with the Seahawk Rusher on Rusherz health.
Minnie Bushing: *concern* I hope so. The poor dear was screaming, he was in so much pain.
Doctor: I know, he actually passed out during examination.
George Halas: *concern* Oh dear..would you mind trying to contact the Cardinals. I have heard their Rusher and well as the others were there last night. Please, give them this.
George handed a card to the Doctor as he read it over. He nodded as George and Minne walked in. They saw Grizzly with his shoulder wrapped up and arm in a sling, unconscious on the examination table.
Minnie Bushing: Poor dear. Are we taking him back to the stadium?
George Halas: As much as it sounds like a good idea, I'm worried about agitating the broken bone more.
Minnie Bushing: Then perhaps back at the house?
George Halas: *Nods* Wonderful idea dear. *to the Doctor* Please let O'Brien and the Rusherz know of Grizzly's location.
Meanwhile...
Peck: *worry* GRIZZLY!
Chris O'Brien: *worry* GRIZZLY WHERE ARE YOU!
Both team and Rusherz were looking around outside the stadium for the bear Rusher, waking up to see the Bear Rusher gone.
Paddy Driscoll: *worry* Oh where is he?
Liberty: Well.. Do you guys have a map of the city, he might have gone in there.
They were about to answer when Pack came running out, pale as a ghost.
Pack: HEY GUYS! I GOT A CALL FROM A DOCTOR!
Grizzly moaned as he opened his eyes, his shoulder now having a dull pain.
Grizzly: Urg..where, where am i?
Grizzly's vision cleared seeing he was-in a house? Grizzly slowly sat up as to not agitate his injured shoulder, seeing it was in a sling and guazed.
Grizzly: Whose house is this?
He was so confused. All he remembered was falling down the stairs and-Halas.
Grizzly: Am I-in his house?
Grizzly slowly got up and opened the door-his nose catching the smells of cooking. He walked around till he found himself in the kitchen, seeing the same man and women who helped him. Minnie turned and gasped seeing Grizzly up, George turning fast and eyes wide but full of relief.
George Halas: Oh Grizzly, glad to see your awake.
Grizzly: Y-Yes, what happened?
Minnie Bushing: You passed out during the doctor's examination, your shoulder blade was broken.
Grizzly sighed in frustration, pinching his nose with his free arm.
Grizzly: -sighs- Great gonna be out for weeks. *looks up* Thank you two for your help. I-will admit this is not how I wanted to meet you. I apologies for throwing a wrench in your plans-
George Halas: No no! It was a accident, me and my dear Minnie are just happy your okay.
Grizzly turned to the women, giving a curt nod and smile.
Grizzly: Well, even though our meeting was off, it is nice to meet you George and Minnie. You two are a lovely couple.
Minnie give a quiet chuckle as George blushed nodding.
Minnie Bushing: Why thank you Grizzly. I must say, I can see why George was dead set on getting you.
Grizzly eyes widen as the two offer him a seat.
Grizzly: How so?
George Halas: Been doing my research on you guys since I'm gonna be getting the team next season, but find which Rusher would be good was cut short cause I already spotted the perfect one.
Minnie Bushing: My dear George has big plans and changes coming in the next year, and once he saw you he knew you were the one to be apart of this new change.
Grizzly: *really interested* Really?
George Halas: INDEED! For example, the team name 'Staleys' it's-alright. But I want a name that matches the city, not to mention that name belongs to the company owner. He has told me he has plans to give the team to me and a friend of mine, so we need to give them a new name. Can you tell me what team name we're going for?
Grizzly nodded, catching on fast.
Grizzly: THE BEARS.
Minnie Bushing: Of course, has more of a ring to it. But it will take a bit for it to get off.
Grizzly smiled nodding.
Grizzly: Not to mention it will give the franchise time to get ourselves comfortable with the league.
George gave a hearty laugh nodding.
George Halas: A well sounded observation, and correct as well! Chicago will surely change with you on the team.
Grizzly rose an eye at that.
Grizzly: *confused* Change? Is, the city going through some problems?
Minne Bushing: -sighs- Sadly yes.
George got up and walked to the window, Grizzly following seeing the look of sorrow in his eyes.
George Halas: Our city had been hit with a plague like no other, CRIME. Crime of all shapes has infected our glorious city, to the point you could not step out and be faced with blood and gun smoke. Mafias, gang wars, corruption. There is actually another reason for this team that I want to do, one I wish could someday wash away this disease of injustice from our city.
Grizzly could see the heartbreak form in his eyes, as well as Minnie's. And yet, he could also see determination in them.
George Halas: If football can keep kids off the bad end, if sports can derail the violence even if it's a bit, then maybe our city can be safe once again.
George looked down to Grizzly, expecting to see disgust with the city's situation-instead he saw awe and admiration.
Grizzly: *awe* George...that's-one beautiful vision.
George Halas: Grizzly-
Grizzly: I read in your history books on how bad these can get, so to have sports be in outlet for good...just how much can we do when football joins the fight against this.
Minnie Bushing: -You understand, do you.
Grizzly turned to them nodding in determination.
Grizzly: No matter how long it takes, I'll help you make that vision a realty Halas.
George and Minnie were speechless. Grizzly looked at them, these two were ready to put their all in. He lifted his free arm with a smile.
Grizzly: So Mr. Halas if we're starting this vision, shall we shake on it.
George beamed with Minnie as he shoke hands with Grizzly.
George Halas: Grizzly welcome to the Chicago Football team!
Grizzly: It's a pleasure to work with you and your wife George.
...George Halas went red and flustered making noises that amused Minnie, making her laugh, and confused Grizzly.
Grizzly: *confused* Um, did I say something?
Minnie Bushing: Oh my dear, marriage is not to far off but not at the present.
Grizzly turned to George looking more confused.
Grizzly: Well why aren't you married to her yet, she's a beaut. Not to mention if your gonna be the papa bear of the Bears your gonna need a mama bear right?
Minne laughed more as George made a reaction that made her do so.
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Pack: *knocks on the door* Excuse me, is this the Halas residence?
Both Rusherz and the Cardinals waited, the door opening revealing Minnie, the sounds of laughter in the background.
Peck: Oh pardon me, you must be the mrs's right?
Minne gave a chuckle.
Minnie Bushing: In the near future yes, you are the Rusherz correct?
Liberty: Yes. We received a call from the doctor, thank you both so much for taking care of Grizzly.
Minne Bushing: Of course, he's been a darling here. George and him have been getting along swimmingly.
She lead them inside to the living room, seeing Grizzly and George smiling and laughing.
George Halas: -sighs- Ah glorious days in the fraternity. I must introduce you to them Grizzly, perhaps we can scout out some for the league.
Grizzly: *Beaming* YES! Get some great players and ramping up the collages popularity.
Rusherz: GRIZZLY!
He turned and was tackled in a gentle hug by Peck and Pack.
Peck: Thank goodness. We heard you got hurt and we were worried.
Grizzly: I'm fine, will admit I'm thankful I got hurt cause I got to meet Hal and Mins.
George and Minne smiled warm as Liberty went over with Chris.
Liberty: George Halas, Chris has told us much about you. I look forward to working alongside you and your team when things get settled.
George Halas: Us as well Liberty, we got a great Rusher on our team and I'm looking forward to working with him. He's a charm let me tell you! With him, our dreams and vision is looking brighter!
Grizzly heard this and gave a warm smile.
White house, September 20...
Arrow-Head: *carrying a box* So Minnie bought and sent this to you?
Grizzly: Yeah! She says her and George are busy with paperwork to get this team, so she sent this for my Birthday.
BIRTHDAY-He never thought he get to say those words again. Arrow-Head placed the box on the table with the others.
Pack: Well it smells really good.
Liberty: Let's see what it is?
Arrow-Head lifted the cover-and GRIZZLY ALMOST DROOLED.
Grizzly:-Are those berries?
The cake was white and covered in red berries, the smell sweet.
Beast: They are, called Strawberries and are use for breakfast and desserts-
Beast snorted with the others seeing the small tail on Grizzly go back and forth.
Pillage: AND Halas and Minne just became best friends with him.
Pack: Oh yeah, Grizzly got a good team and two owners in his hands.
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Grizzly: *eats a piece;smiles* SO GOOD!
Grizzly was on cloud nine eating his piece, loving the flavor.
Stampede: I agree. The produce here on this planet are very good.
Soar: It's safe to say we're learning more about ourselves since we got here.
Peck: Maybe it's because we're in more areas than just the temple. More civilizations and we're not on survival mode.
All nodded. They were growing on this planet, in ways they didn't expect...but-they were loving it.
Stallion: I hope Cyclops is doing well here, wherever he is.
Steed: Me too, but Cyclops is strong. I'm sure he's looking for us as well.
He took in a breath, he could smell the season beginning to change. He was halfway there-so close yet so far.
?: Guys...please be okay.
With that, he pushed onward.